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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.98, 1,280.95 and 489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.98, 1,280.95 and 489.07 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.98 : 1,280.95 = 489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.98/1,280.95 = 489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.98x = 1,280.95 × 489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.98x = 626,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,474.60/853.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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